How Do I Collect Life Insurance When A Loved One Passes? The passing of a loved one can leave significant issues to deal with, from funeral plans to dealing with the estate. The technical requirements of doing so can be one burden, while the financial costs can pose another burden. If your loved one had…
MN Probate Law | Filing a Minnesota Estate Tax Return
Filing a Minnesota Estate Tax Return – IRS Form 1041 Being selected as executor of an estate can be a daunting task, as the duties for executor can be extensive and complicated. As the executor of an estate, you are responsible for filing a federal income tax return (Form 1041) if the estate has a…
Minnesota Guardianship/Conservatorship | Choosing the Least Restrictive Alternatives
Are you looking at the least restrictive measures? This article is aimed at those persons directly petitioning the court for the appointment of a guardian and/or conservator over a person in need. Often, the person petitioning the court is an attorney. However, in some cases, family members, county agencies, and other third-parties will also petition…
Preparing Your Estate One Piece At A Time: Minnesota Transfer on Death Deeds
Minnesota Transfer on Death Deeds Many people may find the idea of getting an estate plan together intimidating. Others may fear the cost of doing an estate plan will be too high. Many people may also think that they do not have that many assets, so why would they need an estate plan at all….
What Are Certified Translations?
(and when do I need them)? Lawyers and their clients working in more than one language are often confused as to what exactly constitutes a certified translation. Misunderstanding when a translation must be certified can mean paying more for a service that could have been had for a much cheaper price. A certified translation is…
Minnesota Pour-Over Will | How does it work?
Minnesota Pour-Over Will Estate planning is a complicated process, something very often requiring the help of trained professionals. One reason for the need to rely on experts is the importance of whats at stake. Were talking about a persons possessions and how those get distributed to the people they love the most. Its obviously crucial…
Testamentary Capacity | Minnesota Estate Planning Law
Whether someone has the the “capacity” to make a Will under Minnesota law is important. When we do a consult with new clients, one of the first questions a lawyers asks is: does the person making the Will have the necessary legal “capacity?” The response we often get from clients is: “what the heck are…
How to Make a Will in Minnesota | MN Lawyers Blog
How Do You Make a Will in Minnesota? Most people realize they need a will. But many people don’t quite understand why or what it all means.If you have questions about how to make a will in Minnesota, read on for more information from a Minnesota law firm. The Requirements of a Valid Will A…
How to Get Letters Testamentary | Minnesota Probate Law
Getting Letters Testamentary One of those common question the law firm receives is: “how do I get letters testamentary?” Because this questions comes up so often, we have decided to write a long post about the topic. Letters Testamentary Before we can answer the question of how to get letters testamentary, it is important to…
Minnesota Estate Planning and Partnership Law
Minnesota Partnership Law If youre considering starting a new business, you might be thinking about forming the business as a partnership. Partnerships are fairly easy to establish and have many benefits for the members of the partnership. Though this may be a good business entity for you, there are challenges that you must keep in…